Ethan Ingram
Ethan currently serves as an Initiatives Associate at Business Executives for National Security (BENS), following two semesters as a Stanley A. Weiss Fellow with the organization. A native of Nashville,…
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Ian serves as BENS’s Chief Program Officer, responsible for overseeing the full portfolio of programs and services that deliver value to the national security community. A member of the executive…
Read MoreLaura Ballman
Laura Ballman brings a global perspective shaped by over 20 years of experience spanning four continents in business, intelligence, and media. She currently serves as Vice President for Partnerships at…
Read MoreKyle Peterson
Kyle Peterson serves as an Initiatives Director at Business Executives for National Security (BENS), where he contributes to projects and initiatives focused on applying best business practices to support government…
Read MoreIfeoma Okolo
Ifeoma is the Controller at BENS, where she brings extensive experience and leadership expertise to her role. She previously served as Vice President of Finance and Administration and as Senior…
Read MoreConnor Ingleson
Connor serves as the Executive Assistant to the COO and Board Manager for the Board of Directors at BENS. In this role, he coordinates and manages the activities of the…
Read MoreDina Manco
Dina serves as the Director of Communications at BENS, where she oversees the full spectrum of public affairs and content marketing, including email campaigns, social media, content strategy, and design.…
Read MoreNick Hatcher
Nick is the Director of Initiatives at Business Executives for National Security (BENS). In this role, he leads the design and execution of innovative projects that enable government partners to…
Read MoreSofia Olgado
Sofia Olgado joins Business Executives for National Security (BENS) as the Partnerships Associate on the Programs team. Originally from Palo Alto, California, she relocated to Washington, D.C., in the summer…
Read MoreKatherine Gliwa
Katherine Gliwa serves as the Director of Travel and Membership Engagement at Business Executives for National Security (BENS). She brings extensive expertise in program administration to her role, having spent…
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